Fairfax County location strengthens support, maintenance and fielding capabilities for SMASH systems deployed across U.S. military services.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Smart Shooter has opened new offices in Herndon, Virginia, expanding its established U.S. operations and strengthening its ability to support military customers using the company’s SMASH fire control systems.
Located in Dulles Office Park, the offices increase Smart Shooter’s capacity to provide customer support, maintenance and fielding assistance as deployment of its systems grows across the U.S. armed forces.
The expansion follows a series of new and follow-on awards over the past year supporting requirements across the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. According to the company, thousands of SMASH systems are deployed across U.S. military services.
Expanding Support for U.S. Military Customers
The Herndon offices provide additional infrastructure to help Smart Shooter support systems throughout their operational service, with an emphasis on responsiveness and sustained readiness.
Scott Thompson, general manager of Smart Shooter Inc., said the expansion reflects the growing need for customer support as more SMASH systems enter service. The offices will allow the company to work more closely with customers and respond to their evolving requirements.
“The opening of our new offices marks an important step in the continued expansion of Smart Shooter’s U.S. operations,” Thompson said.
Defense Technology Company Grows Its U.S. Presence
Smart Shooter designs, develops and manufactures fire control systems intended to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of small arms. Its flagship SMASH product family combines artificial intelligence, computer vision and target-tracking algorithms to support engagement of aerial and ground targets, including drones.
The company maintains facilities in Israel, the United States, Europe and Australia. Its systems are deployed by defense and security forces in the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, Germany and other NATO and allied countries.
The Herndon expansion builds on that international presence while increasing support capacity for U.S. customers.
Fairfax County Offers Access to Defense Industry Resources
Fairfax County officials welcomed the expansion, highlighting the region’s workforce, defense industry expertise and proximity to federal and military customers.
Jeff McKay, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, said Smart Shooter’s growth reflects the advantages the county offers businesses serving national defense missions. He also recognized the company’s contribution to the local defense technology community.
George D. Thomas, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, pointed to Northern Virginia’s concentration of skilled talent, leading defense contractors and government customers as assets for international companies expanding in the United States.
Representatives from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
About Smart Shooter
Smart Shooter is a defense technology company specializing in fire control systems that improve small-arms accuracy and effectiveness. Its SMASH family of systems integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision and advanced target tracking to support defense and security customers worldwide.
For more information, visit Smart-Shooter.com or contact Scott Thompson, general manager of Smart Shooter Inc., at scott@smart-shooter.com.
About the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority provides site location assistance, business development services and connections with county and state agencies to help companies establish and expand operations in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Headquartered in Tysons, FCEDA also maintains offices in Berlin, London, Los Angeles and Seoul. Learn more at FairfaxCountyEDA.org.
Photo caption: From left, David Kelley, senior strategist for foreign direct investment at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority; Scott Thompson, general manager of Smart Shooter Inc.; and Michal Mor, CEO of Smart Shooter, cut the ribbon at the company’s new U.S. office in Herndon, Virginia. Photo credit: Nikolai Roster.
